US Bridges

Big Sioux River RD over Big Sioux River

Fair

Plymouth County, Iowa · 0.5 Mi. N of Jct. Ia 12 · Structure no. 000000000603911

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
490 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,121
2022 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Big Sioux River RD over Big Sioux River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Big Sioux River RD over Big Sioux River in Plymouth County, Iowa. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,121 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,121 by 2043. The structure is 490 ft (149.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesBig Sioux River RD
CrossesBig Sioux River
Location0.5 Mi. N of Jct. Ia 12
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.83717, -96.56148
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating93.7 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length490 ft (149.3 m)
Longest span121 ft (37 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,121 (2022)
Projected traffic1,121 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Big Sioux River RD over Big Sioux River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Big Sioux River RD over Big Sioux River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Big Sioux River RD over Big Sioux River carry?

About 1,121 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Big Sioux River RD over Big Sioux River?

The structure is 490 ft (149.3 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (37 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Big Sioux River RD over Big Sioux River?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.